SOCIETY
Japanese Encephalitis claims six lives in Chitwan
Japanese Encephalitis claims six lives in Chitwan
The most recent victim was a woman from Khairahani Municipality-4, said Vector Control Officer Ram KC So far, 17 people have been infected with the disease — 10 women and seven men. Among them, three are below 15 years of age, five are between 15 and 60, and nine are above 60.
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
NHRC calls for exploring political outlet through fair competition
NHRC calls for exploring political outlet through fair compe...
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the NHRC also appealed to civil society, the media and human rights activists to play a constructive role in facilitating this process. The NHRC has called for upcoming demonstrations announced by various groups to be conducted in a dignified and organized m...
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Koshi province govt to reconstruct all houses damaged in recent disaster
Koshi province govt to reconstruct all houses damaged in rec...
A meeting of the Province Disaster Management Council held under chairmanship of Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki on Wednesday took the decision to this effect.
Oct 08, 2025
WORLD
Trio wins chemistry Nobel for new form of molecular architecture
Trio wins chemistry Nobel for new form of molecular architec...
Japan's Susumu Kitagawa, UK-born Richard Robson and American-Jordanian Omar Yaghi were honoured for their groundbreaking discoveries dating from the late 1980s to the early 2000s.
Oct 08, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki instructs Nepali missions abroad to mobilise support for polls, reconstruction fu...
PM Karki instructs Nepali missions abroad to mobilise suppor...
Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with the chiefs of 44 Nepali diplomatic missions abroad and issued directives mainly on five key areas, ranging from election preparations to tourism promotion and service delivery.
Oct 08, 2025
ECONOMY
NICCI briefs Finance Minister Khanal on GST impact, IPO halt and FDI concerns
NICCI briefs Finance Minister Khanal on GST impact, IPO halt...
The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) on Wednesday apprised Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal of the likely impacts of India’s recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) revision on Nepal’s manufacturing sector, while also raising concerns over the suspension of Initial Pub...
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
89 local levels completely devastated, 124 partially affected during Gen Z protest
89 local levels completely devastated, 124 partially affecte...
Psychosocial counseling as the first priority once schools reopen
Oct 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Germany pledges €41 million grant to Nepal for energy, economic development and health
Germany pledges €41 million grant to Nepal for energy, econo...
The Government of Germany is providing Nepal with a grant of €41 million to support several projects in the areas of energy, sustainable economic development and health.
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Overloaded jeep crashes in Beni, 15 injured
Overloaded jeep crashes in Beni, 15 injured
The jeep with the registration number Ga 2 Cha 5930 was coming from Raghuganga Rural Municipality–8 to Beni when its brakes failed, causing it to fall about 100 meters off the road, according to Myagdi police.
Oct 08, 2025
WORLD, SOCIETY
Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi’s family confident he is alive as Israeli intelligence reportedl...
Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi’s family confident he is alive as...
The announcement was made Wednesday morning by the Hostage Family Forum, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.
Oct 08, 2025